Number of moles of molecules.

Please provide more context or information so I can accurately summarize the conversation.In summary, the conversation discusses finding the number of moles of molecules in a given solution of HCl and HNO3. The formula for this calculation is given as molesOfSoughtSubstance = Z*Y, where Y is the volume of the substance and Z is the ratio of moles to volume. The conversation also mentions that the formula weight of the substance may be needed for further calculations.
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fluppocinonys
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How many number of moles of molecules are there in 1 mol dm-3 of HCl?

Is it correct to find it this way?
Number of moles of HCl = 1 mol
Number of moles of H2O = 1000/18 = 55.6 mol
So, total number of moles = 55.6 + 1 = 56.6 molesIf i change the question of 3 mol dm-3 of HNO3,
Then the total number of moles of molecules will be
3+ 55.6 = 58.6 moles?

Thanks.
 
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The general conversion is with ratios, not with sums.

If Y = cubic decimeters of substance, F = formula weight or molecular weight of sought substance, and Z = ratio of moles of sought substance to volume of sample in cubic decimeters, then molesOfSoughtSubstance = Z*Y.

Check the units carefully for that formula to see how it works. Notice you would not need "F" because it was not directly needed. You would possibly need the formula weight if you were interested in any relation between mass and moles, but in your examples, you already had number of moles of a sought compound in a given unit of volume.
 
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fluppocinonys said:
1 mol dm-3 of HCl

I have no idea what you mean. mol dm-3 is a measure of concentration, not amount.
 

1. What is a mole?

A mole is a unit of measurement used in chemistry to represent the amount of a substance. It is equal to 6.022 x 10^23 particles, which is known as Avogadro's number.

2. How is the number of moles of molecules calculated?

The number of moles of molecules is calculated by dividing the mass of the substance by its molar mass. This can be represented by the equation n = m/M, where n is the number of moles, m is the mass in grams, and M is the molar mass in grams per mole.

3. Can the number of moles of molecules change?

Yes, the number of moles of molecules can change depending on the amount of the substance present. It can also change during chemical reactions as molecules are rearranged and new substances are formed.

4. How is the number of moles of molecules used in chemical reactions?

The number of moles of molecules is used in chemical reactions to determine the ratio of reactants and products. This allows for the calculation of the amount of each substance needed or produced in a reaction.

5. Why is the mole a useful unit of measurement in chemistry?

The mole is a useful unit of measurement in chemistry because it allows for easy comparison and calculation of the amount of substances in a reaction. It also simplifies the use of small and large numbers by using a standardized unit, making it easier to work with in calculations and experiments.

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